Massachusetts H5161 promotes affordable utility services by establishing rate reduction programs for veterans and seniors and limiting annual rate.

Massachusetts H5161 aims to promote affordable utility services by establishing two new rate reduction programs. The Veteran Utility Rate Reduction Program will provide discounted utility delivery fees to eligible veterans, aligning with existing low-income discount structures. The Senior Utility Rate Reduction Program will offer similar discounts to residents aged 65 and older. The bill also mandates public hearings and comment periods before any rate increases and caps annual delivery fee and rate increases at 3 percent, adjusted for inflation.

Massachusetts H5161 promotes affordable utility services by establishing rate reduction programs for veterans and seniors and limiting annual rate.

Massachusetts H5161 aims to promote affordable utility services by establishing two new rate reduction programs. The Veteran Utility Rate Reduction Program will provide discounted utility delivery fees to eligible veterans, aligning with existing low-income discount structures. The Senior Utility Rate Reduction Program will offer similar discounts to residents aged 65 and older. The bill also mandates public hearings and comment periods before any rate increases and caps annual delivery fee and rate increases at 3 percent, adjusted for inflation.